Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by Gateway Investment Advisers LLC

Key Points

• Gateway Investment Advisers LLC cut its stake in Procter & Gamble by 75.8% in Q4, selling 426,046 shares and leaving 135,797 shares valued at about $19.46 million.
• Company insiders sold significant stock this quarter — Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares and CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093, with insiders offloading 244,715 shares worth roughly $39.7 million in total.
• P&G beat quarterly EPS estimates ($1.59 vs. $1.56), reported revenue up 7.4% year-over-year, set FY2026 guidance of $6.83–$7.09 EPS, and raised its quarterly dividend to $1.0885 (annualized $4.35, ~2.9% yield).

Gateway Investment Advisers LLC reduced its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG - Free Report) by 75.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 135,797 shares of the company's stock after selling 426,046 shares during the period. Gateway Investment Advisers LLC's holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $19,461,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 51.5% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 40,068 shares of the company's stock worth $6,717,000 after acquiring an additional 13,617 shares during the period. Taylor Financial Group Inc. grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 10.6% in the 1st quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,891 shares of the company's stock worth $493,000 after acquiring an additional 277 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 19.8% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,144 shares of the company's stock worth $979,000 after acquiring an additional 1,016 shares during the period. Auxano Advisors LLC grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 10.8% in the 2nd quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 7,315 shares of the company's stock worth $1,165,000 after acquiring an additional 714 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 2.8% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 30,182 shares of the company's stock worth $4,809,000 after acquiring an additional 809 shares during the period. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PureCycle finalized commercialization approvals for two P&G applications and reported improved plant production and economics — this strengthens P&G’s access to recycled resin (sustainability and cost benefits) and de-risks a supplier channel. PureCycle Technologies Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Pantene launched "Sunkiss Glow," expanding seasonal/innovation pipeline in hair care — another product rollout that can help revenue and shelf momentum. Pantene Sunkiss Glow Launch
• Positive Sentiment: Olay rolled out a new "Skinsurance" campaign to drive consumer engagement and premiumization of its Super Collection — marketing that targets higher-margin, long-term skin-care purchases. Olay Redefines Skin Longevity With “Skinsurance”
• Positive Sentiment: Native (a P&G brand) and Secret are executing limited-edition launches and targeted campaigns (Walmart/Target placements, Gen‑Z marketing) that support retail visibility and seasonal sales. Native Launches Limited Edition Boba Cafe Collection Native Launches Global Flavors Collection Secret Partners with Intern Queen
• Positive Sentiment: P&G is listed as an early customer for Amazon’s new Supply Chain Services — that could lower logistics costs or improve reliability if P&G leverages Amazon’s network. Is Amazon’s New End to End Supply Chain Services Platform Altering The Investment Case For Amazon.com (AMZN)?
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry research flags a $22.6B opportunity in male toiletries through 2029 with P&G named among incumbents — a long-term market tailwind but not an immediate catalyst. $22.6 Bn Opportunities in the Global Male Toiletries Sector 2026-2029
• Negative Sentiment: P&G warned of approximately a $150M hit from supply disruptions tied to the Iran war — a near-term headwind it says it will mitigate by reformulating and diversifying suppliers. Investors appear to be weighing this against stronger top-line/product signals. P&G flags $150M hit from Iran war supply disruptions

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 2.2%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $148.04 on Thursday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $170.99. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $148.79 and a 200-day moving average of $148.59. The stock has a market capitalization of $344.73 billion, a PE ratio of 21.64, a P/E/G ratio of 6.21 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.03. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.16% and a return on equity of 32.00%. The company had revenue of $21.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $21.52 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.54 EPS. The business's quarterly revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.92 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th will be given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This is a positive change from Procter & Gamble's previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble's dividend payout ratio is currently 63.60%.

Insider Activity

In related news, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.45, for a total transaction of $26,354,588.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman directly owned 319,385 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $51,884,093.25. This represents a 33.68% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.33, for a total transaction of $5,858,976.69. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 34,994 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,680,576.02. This trade represents a 50.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 244,715 shares of company stock worth $39,702,904 in the last quarter. Insiders own 0.20% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Erste Group Bank cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $167.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Dbs Bank raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $161.06.

Procter & Gamble Profile

Procter & Gamble NYSE: PG is a multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, P&G has grown into one of the world's largest producers of branded consumer packaged goods. The company focuses on developing, manufacturing and marketing a broad portfolio of household and personal care products sold to consumers and retailers worldwide.

P&G's product offering spans several core business categories, including Beauty, Grooming, Health Care, Fabric & Home Care, and Baby, Feminine & Family Care.

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